A common question asked by many members of the marijuana community is whether the plant, and products derived from the plant, have best-before dates.

A quick answer is yes; anything and everything has an expiry date. However, with cannabis, depending on the form it’s in whether as dried flower or infused into a gummy bear, expiration dates can vary.

For dried cannabis, it can usually stay fresh and potent for up to a year, given if it’s kept away in a sealed container, deplete of sunlight, heat, and moisture. These are generally the best practice for storing any cannabis-infused product, as the above elements can all have negative effects on how long your weed can stay good for.

Best Before Date for Marijuana

While weed doesn’t age like milk, it can definitely get to a point where something tastes “off” or worst-case scenario, get moldy. With that said, unless you have pre-existing health conditions negatively affecting your lungs or blood stream, bad weed will only rarely lead to serious health conditions. Usually a bad afternoon of nausea is the extent of a worst-case scenario.

Here is a list of potential affects that may occur with the intake of expired marijuana goods:

• Molded weed may contain bacteria or fungi, leading to negative health effects when inhaled

• Expired cannabis goods will lose its intended aroma and potency

• The texture and taste of edibles will change, largely dependent on the form of food carrying the THC (ie. fruit-based juice and nanaimo bars)

• Needless to say, any expired food product can yield an unpleasant smell. Weed past it’s prime can also smell musty, and crumble when attempting to break into pieces

• Consumption of expired weed can lead to nausea or coughs

How to Store Marijuana for Longevity

Below are the best practices of storing marijuana to ensure they keep their potency:

1. Keep your marijuana goods away from excessive sunlight and sealed away from humidity and oxygen. A mason jar with a sealed lid will usually do the trick, while other less secure means such as a simple wooden box could also ensure potency for a good couple months.

2.  The shed or the garage are some of the least recommended places to keep your cannabis products, as these areas are usually the most humid places in your home. Keep your cannabis goods in a space with around 60% humidity and 25 degrees Celsius to avoid your weed getting too dry or wet.

3. When it comes to storage unit, the most recommended vessel would be any tight glass container that limits oxygen exposure. Zip loc bags and other type of containers can also get the job done, but aren’t as recommended as they often aren’t humidity-proof.

Final Thoughts

While you can leave your marijuana products for almost as long as you want to with proper storage, the question comes down to whether you should. It might be more attractive to buy what you need for the next few weeks, or even months, but keeping an excess of marijuana products at your home may not be the most ideal for most people.

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